When I first started Jean-Cycled I was working purely with denim. We all have those jeans at the back of the wardrobe that we either can't fit in anymore or need mending, but we can't bring ourselves to throw them away. I found that I had accumulated a large pile of jeans and knew I had to do something with them. After a little research I was amazed at the amount of things that could be done with old denim. I especially loved the stuffed animals as denim is such a hard wearing material I knew it would be great for this.
After a few years I had accumulated quite a number of bears and had started on other animals but I hadn't sold any. In 2017 we lost a dear friend to cancer. Her partner started a collection in aid of all the charities that had supported them during that trying time so I decided to sell my bears* and give all the money to their charity fund - I SOLD OUT!! From then on I decided to give all the profit from my bears* to charities although I found it very hard to choose just one charity so periodically I change it.
UPDATE: I will be adding new items soon, still made from recycled materials but could include wood and even silver
After a few years I had accumulated quite a number of bears and had started on other animals but I hadn't sold any. In 2017 we lost a dear friend to cancer. Her partner started a collection in aid of all the charities that had supported them during that trying time so I decided to sell my bears* and give all the money to their charity fund - I SOLD OUT!! From then on I decided to give all the profit from my bears* to charities although I found it very hard to choose just one charity so periodically I change it.
UPDATE: I will be adding new items soon, still made from recycled materials but could include wood and even silver
Our Current charity is:
Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre
Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre
The aim of the centre is to raise awareness of breast cancer and the research being conducted locally to combat it. The centre facilitates collaboration and encourages new researchers to investigate breast cancer. Nottingham has a long standing research interest and international track record in breast cancer with a number of pivotal discoveries being made here. Current research continues to provide exciting data, improving our understanding of breast cancer and developing novel therapies. www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/nottinghambreastcancerresearchcentre/index.aspx
Current Total: £253.49
Keep an eye on my Blog where I will keep you up to date with new makes, ideas, calls for denim, charity updates and details of places other than the web where you can buy my items.
And remember - NOT ALL DENIM IS BLUE......
And remember - NOT ALL DENIM IS BLUE......
* PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HANDMADE NATURE OF MY ITEMS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND ARE NOT SOLD AS TOYS BUT AS DECORATIONS.